POLITICAL AND INTERNATIONAL LAW
|
|
- Alison Shepherd
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 SYLLABUS FOR THE 2012 BAR EXAMINATIONS POLITICAL AND INTERNATIONAL LAW I. The Constitution A. Definition, nature and concepts B. Parts C. Amendments and revisions D. Self-executing and non-self-executing provisions E. General provisions II. General Considerations A. National territory 1. Archipelagic doctrine B. State immunity C. Principles and policies D. Separation of powers E. Checks and balances F. Delegation of powers G. Forms of government III. Legislative Department A. Who may exercise legislative power 1. Congress 2. Regional/Local legislative power 3. People s initiative on statutes a) Initiative and referendum B. Houses of Congress 1. Senate Page 1 of 12
2 2. House of Representatives a) District representatives and questions of apportionment b) Party-list system C. Legislative privileges, inhibitions and disqualifications D. Quorum and voting majorities E. Discipline of members F. Electoral tribunals and the commission on appointments 1. Nature 2. Powers G. Powers of Congress 1. Legislative a) Legislative inquiries and the oversight functions b) Bicameral conference committee c) Limitations on legislative power (i) Limitations on revenue, appropriations and tariff measures (ii) Presidential veto and Congressional override 2. Non-legislative a) Informing function IV. Executive Department A. Privileges, inhibitions and disqualifications 1. Presidential immunity 2. Presidential privilege B. Powers 1. Executive and administrative powers in general 2. Power of appointment a) In general b) Commission on appointments confirmation c) Midnight appointments d) Power of removal 3. Power of control and supervision a) Doctrine of qualified political agency b) Executive departments and offices c) Local government units 4. Military powers 5. Pardoning power a) Nature and limitations b) Forms of executive clemency 6. Diplomatic power Page 2 of 12
3 7. Powers relative to appropriation measures 8. Delegated powers 9. Veto powers 10. Residual powers C. Rules on Succession V. Judicial Department A. Concepts 1. Judicial power 2. Judicial review a) Operative fact doctrine b) Moot questions c) Political question doctrine B. Safeguards of Judicial independence C. Judicial restraint D. Appointments to the Judiciary E. Supreme Court 1. En banc and division cases 2. Procedural rule-making 3. Administrative supervision over lower courts VI. Constitutional Commissions A. Constitutional safeguards to ensure independence of commissions B. Powers and functions of each commission C. Prohibited offices and interests D. Jurisdiction of each constitutional commission E. Review of final orders, resolutions and decisions 1. Rendered in the exercise of quasi-judicial functions 2. Rendered in the exercise of administrative functions VII. Bill of Rights A. Fundamental powers of the state (police power, eminent domain, taxation) Page 3 of 12
4 1. Concept and application 2. Requisites for valid exercise 3. Similarities and differences 4. Delegation B. Private acts and the bill of rights C. Due process 1. Relativity of due process 2. Procedural and substantive due process 3. Constitutional and statutory due process 4. Hierarchy of rights 5. Judicial standards of review 6. Void-for-vagueness doctrine D. Equal protection 1. Concept 2. Requisites for valid classification 3. Standards of judicial review a) Rational Basis Test b) Strict Scrutiny Test c) Intermediate Scrutiny Test E. Searches and seizures 1. Concept 2. Warrant requirement a) Requisites 3. Warrantless searches 4. Warrantless arrests 5. Administrative arrests 6. Drug, alcohol and blood tests F. Privacy of communications and correspondence 1. Private and public communications 2. Intrusion, when allowed 3. Writ of habeas data G. Freedom of expression 1. Concept and scope a) Prior restraint (censorship) b) Subsequent punishment 2. Content-based and content-neutral regulations a) Tests b) Applications 3. Facial challenges and the overbreadth doctrine 4. Tests 5. State regulation of different types of mass media Page 4 of 12
5 6. Commercial speech 7. Private vs. Government speech 8. Heckler s veto H. Freedom of religion 1. Non-establishment clause a) Concept and basis b) Acts permitted and not permitted by the clause c) Test 2. Free exercise clause 3. Tests a) Clear and Present Danger Test b) Compelling State Interest Test c) Conscientious Objector Test I. Liberty of abode and freedom of movement 1. Limitations 2. Right to travel 3. Return to return to one s county J. Right to information 1. Limitations 2. Publication of laws and regulations 3. Access to court records 4. Right to information relative to a) Government contract negotiations b) Diplomatic negotiations K. Right of association L. Eminent domain 1. Concept 2. Expansive concept of public use 3. Just compensation a) Determination b) Effect of delay 4. Abandonment of intended use and right of repurchase 5. Miscellaneous application M. Contract clause 1. Contemporary application of the contract clause N. Legal assistance and free access to courts O. Rights of suspects 1. Availability 2. Requisites Page 5 of 12
6 3. Waiver P. Rights of the accused 1. Criminal due process 2. Bail 3. Presumption of innocence 4. Right to be heard 5. Assistance of counsel 6. Right to be informed 7. Right to speedy, impartial and public trial 8. Right of confrontation 9. Compulsory process 10. Trials in absentia Q. Writ of habeas corpus R. Writ of amparo S. Self-incrimination clause 1. Scope and coverage a) Foreign laws 2. Application 3. Immunity statutes T. Involuntary servitude and political prisoners U. Excessive fines and cruel and inhuman punishments V. Non-imprisonment for debts W. Double jeopardy 1. Requisites 2. Motions for reconsideration and appeals 3. Dismissal with consent of accused X. Ex post facto laws and bills of attainder VIII. Citizenship A. Who are Filipino citizens B. Modes of acquiring citizenship C. Naturalization and denaturalization Page 6 of 12
7 D. Dual citizenship and dual allegiance E. Loss and re-acquisition of Philippine citizenship F. Natural-born citizens and public office IX. Law on Public Officers A. General principles B. Modes of acquiring title to public office C. Modes and kinds of appointment D. Eligibility and qualification requirements E. Disabilities and inhibitions of public officers F. Powers and duties of public officers G. Rights of public officers H. Liabilities of public officers 1. Preventive suspension and back salaries 2. Illegal dismissal, reinstatement and back salaries I. Immunity of public officers J. De facto officers K. Termination of official relation L. The civil service 1. Scope 2. Appointments to the civil service 3. Personnel actions M. Accountability of public officers 1. Impeachment 2. Ombudsman a) Functions b) Judicial review in administrative proceedings c) Judicial review in penal proceedings Page 7 of 12
8 3. Sandiganbayan 4. Ill-gotten wealth N. Term limits X. Administrative Law A. General principles B. Administrative agencies 1. Definition 2. Manner of creation 3. Kinds C. Powers of administrative agencies 1. Quasi-legislative (rule making) power a) Kinds of administrative rules and regulations b) Requisites for validity 2. Quasi-judicial (adjudicatory) power a) Administrative due process b) Administrative appeal and review c) Administrative res judicata 3. Fact-finding, investigative, licensing and rate-fixing powers D. Judicial recourse and review 1. Doctrine of primary administrative jurisdiction 2. Doctrine of exhaustion of administrative remedies 3. Doctrine of finality of administrative action XI. Election Law A. Suffrage B. Qualification and disqualification of voters C. Registration of voters D. Inclusion and exclusion proceedings E. Political parties 1. Jurisdiction of the Comelec over political parties 2. Registration F. Candidacy 1. Qualifications of candidates Page 8 of 12
9 2. Filing of certificates of candidacy a) Effect of filing b) Substitution of candidates c) Ministerial duty of COMELEC to receive certificate d) Nuisance candidates e) Petition to deny or cancel certificates of candidacy f) Effect of disqualification g) Withdrawal of candidates G. Campaign 1. Premature campaigning 2. Prohibited contributions 3. Lawful and prohibited election propaganda 4. Limitations on expenses 5. Statement of contributions and expenses H. Board of Election Inspectors and Board of Canvassers 1. Composition 2. Powers I. Remedies and jurisdiction in election law 1. Petition not to give due course to certificate of candidacy 2. Petition to declare failure of elections 3. Pre-proclamation controversy 4. Election protest 5. Quo warranto J. Prosecution of election offenses XII. Local Governments A. Public corporations 1. Concept a) Distinguished from government-owned or controlled corporations 2. Classifications a) Quasi-corporations b) Municipal corporations B. Municipal corporations 1. Elements 2. Nature and functions 3. Requisites for creation, conversion, division, merger or dissolution C. Principles of local autonomy D. Powers of local government units (LGUs) Page 9 of 12
10 1. Police power (general welfare clause) 2. Eminent domain 3. Taxing power 4. Closure and opening of roads 5. Legislative power a) Requisites for valid ordinance b) Local initiative and referendum 6. Corporate powers a) To sue and be sued b) To acquire and sell property c) To enter into contracts (i) Requisites (ii) Ultra vires contracts 7. Liability of LGUs 8. Settlement of boundary disputes 9. Succession of elective officials 10. Discipline of local officials a) Elective officials (i) Grounds (ii) Jurisdiction (iii) Preventive suspension (iv) Removal (v) Administrative appeal (vi) Doctrine of condonation b) Appointive officials 11. Recall 12. Term limits XIII. National Economy and Patrimony A. Regalian doctrine B. Nationalist and citizenship requirement provisions C. Exploration, development and utilization of natural resources D. Franchises, authority and certificates for public utilities E. Acquisition, ownership and transfer of public and private lands F. Practice of professions G. Organization and regulation of corporations, private and public H. Monopolies, restraint of trade and unfair competition Page 10 of 12
11 XIV. Social Justice and Human Rights A. Concept of social justice B. Commission on human rights XV. Education, Science, Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports A. Academic freedom XVI. Public International Law A. Concepts 1. Obligations erga omnes 2. Jus cogens 3. Concept of aeguo et bono B. International and national law C. Sources D. Subjects 1. States 2. International organizations 3. Individuals E. Diplomatic and consular law F. Treaties G. Nationality and statelessness H. Treatment of aliens 1. Extradition a) Fundamental principles b) Procedure c) Distinguished from deportation I. International Human Rights Law 1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights 2. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 3. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights J. International Humanitarian Law and neutrality Page 11 of 12
12 1. Categories of armed conflicts a) International armed conflicts b) Internal or non-international armed conflict c) War of national liberation 2. Core international obligations of states in International Humanitarian Law 3. Principles of International Humanitarian Law a) Treatment of civilians b) Prisoners of war 4. Law on neutrality K. Law of the sea 1. Baselines 2. Archipelagic states a) Straight archipelagic baselines b) Archipelagic waters c) Archipelagic sea lanes passage 3. Internal waters 4. Territorial sea 5. Exclusive economic zone 6. Continental shelf a) Extended continental shelf 7. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea L. International environment law 1. Principle 21 of the Stockholm Declaration INCLUDE: Pertinent Supreme Court decisions promulgated up to January 31, Important note: This bar coverage description is not intended and should not be used by law schools as a syllabus or course outline in the covered subjects. It has been drawn up for the limited purpose of ensuring that candidates reviewing for the bar examinations are guided on what basic and minimum amounts of laws, doctrines, and principles they need to know and be able to use correctly before they can be licensed to practice law. More is required for excellent and distinguished work as members of the Bar. Page 12 of 12
COVERAGE POLITICAL AND INTERNATIONAL LAW 2014 BAR EXAMINATIONS
COVERAGE POLITICAL AND INTERNATIONAL LAW 2014 BAR EXAMINATIONS I. The Philippine Constitution A. Constitution: definition, nature and concepts B. Parts C. Amendments and revisions D. Self-executing and
More informationINDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII
INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII ACTION OR SUIT Criminal prosecutions, requirements relating to, Art. I, 14 Jury trial, Art. I, 13, 14 Statehood, effect of, Art. XVIII, 9 ADVERSE POSSESSION
More informationChapter 3. U.S. Constitution. THE US CONSTITUTION Unit overview. I. Six Basic Principles. Popular Sovereignty. Limited Government
Chapter 3 U.S. Constitution THE US CONSTITUTION Unit overview I. Basic Principles II. Preamble III. Articles IV. Amendments V. Amending the Constitution " Original divided into 7 articles " 1-3 = specific
More informationTHE CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS
E S S E N T I A L S OF C A N A D I A N L A W THE CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS F O U R T H E D I T I O N HON. ROBERT J. SHARPE Court of Appeal for Ontario KENT ROACH Faculty of Law, University of Toronto
More informationAMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION of THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION of THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10) Amendment I - Religion, Speech, Assembly, and Politics Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment
More informationCONSTITUTION OF THE OTTAWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA PREAMBLE
CONSTITUTION OF THE OTTAWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA PREAMBLE We, the people of the Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, a sovereign Indian nation and federally recognized Indian tribe, in order to promote the common good
More informationCONSTITUTION OF THE OTTAWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA PREAMBLE
CONSTITUTION OF THE OTTAWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA PREAMBLE We, the people of the Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, a sovereign Indian nation and federally recognized Indian tribe, in order to promote the common good
More informationAmendments to the US Constitution
Amendments to the US Constitution 1-27 Bill of Rights Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom
More informationAddendum: The 27 Ratified Amendments
Addendum: The 27 Ratified Amendments Amendment I Protects freedom of religion, speech, and press, and the right to assemble and petition Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,
More informationGuided Notes: Articles of the Constitution. Name: Date: Per: Score: /5
Name: Date: Per: Score: /5 Directions: Complete the outline of Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution in groups. Then report to the class on your section. ARTICLE 1: The Legislative Branch Article 1: The Legislative
More informationCONSTITUTION of the COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
CONSTITUTION of the COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Article Preamble I. Declaration of Rights II. The Legislature III. Legislation IV. The Executive V. The Judiciary Schedule to Judiciary Article VI. Public
More informationCivil Liberties and Civil Rights. Government
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Government Civil Liberties Protections, or safeguards, that citizens enjoy against the abusive power of the government Bill of Rights First 10 amendments to Constitution
More information2/4/2016. Structure. Structure (cont.) Constitution Amendments and Concepts
Constitution Amendments and Concepts Structure The U.S. Constitution is divided into three parts: the preamble, seven divisions called articles, and the amendments. The Preamble explains why the constitution
More informationBill of Rights #1-10
The Amendments The Amendments Constitutional government in the United States has changed over time as a result of amendments to the U.S. Constitution, Supreme Court decisions, legislation and informal
More information***THIS IS DUE IN FULL YOUR SECOND DAY OF SCHOOL, AUGUST 16, 2016!!!*** AP US Government - Summer Assignment Part ONE Constitution Scavenger Hunt
***THIS IS DUE IN FULL YOUR SECOND DAY OF SCHOOL, AUGUST 16, 2016!!!*** AP US Government - Summer Assignment Part ONE Constitution Scavenger Hunt DIRECTIONS: Using a copy of the FULL US Constitution, complete
More informationPrentice Hall: Magruder s American Government 2002 Correlated to: Arizona Standards for Social Studies, History (Grades 9-12)
Arizona Standards for Social Studies, History (Grades 9-12) STANDARD 2: CIVICS/GOVERNMENT Students understand the ideals, rights, and responsibilities of citizenship, and the content, sources, and history
More informationORIGINS OF THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION Fall 2018
Prof. Charles Eskridge Adjunct Professor of Law Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP 711 Louisiana Street, Suite 500 Houston, Texas 77002 713.221.7111 charleseskridge@quinnemanuel.com ORIGINS OF THE
More informationThe Bill of Rights. Amendments #1-10 GET OUT FLASHCARDS!!
The Bill of Rights Amendments #1-10 GET OUT FLASHCARDS!! Bill of Rights The Bill of Rights protects citizens from government interference. Issues related to the Bill of Rights are still being applied,
More informationMethods of Proposal. Method 1 By 2/3 vote in both the House and the Senate. [most common method of proposing an amendment]
Methods of Proposal Method 1 By 2/3 vote in both the House and the Senate [most common method of proposing an amendment] Method 1 By 2/3 vote in both the House and the Senate [most common method of proposing
More informationKickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas
Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Location: Texas Population: 700 Date of Constitution: 1989 PREAMBLE We, the members of the Texas Band of Kickapoo, by virtue of our sovereign rights as an Indian Tribe
More informationPROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS BOARD. United States Constitution Study Guide
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS BOARD United States Constitution Study Guide Section 21-7-304, Wyoming Statutes, 1969--"All persons hereafter applying for certificates authorizing them to become administrators
More informationTHE WORKING DOCUMENT ON CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION
THE WORKING DOCUMENT ON CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION EXPLANATORY NOTES PRELIMINARY The Preamble The Preamble which has existed since 1962 and is the existing provision in the 1976 Constitution
More information5. SUPREME COURT HAS BOTH ORIGINAL AND APPELLATE JURISDICTION
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Chapters 18-19-20-21 Chapter 18: Federal Court System 1. Section 1 National Judiciary 1. Supreme Court highest court in the land 2. Inferior (lower) courts: i. District
More informationCivil Liberties and Civil Rights. Government
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Government Civil Liberties Protections, or safeguards, that citizens enjoy against the abusive power of the government Bill of Rights First 10 amendments to Constitution
More informationCivil Rights and Civil Liberties. Aren t They the Same? 7/7/2013. Guarantees of Liberties not in the Bill of Rights.
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Day 6 PSCI 2000 Aren t They the Same? Civil Liberties: Individual freedoms guaranteed to the people primarily by the Bill of Rights Freedoms given to the nation Civil Rights:
More informationOHIO CONSTITUTION POWERPOINT NOTES. the United States Constitution? The fundamental law of a state or nation.
OHIO CONSTITUTION POWERPOINT NOTES [Slide 1] Ohio Constitution: Time to Learn About it! Question to be thinking about: NAME: Can you tell how it compares/contrasts to/with the United States Constitution?
More informationMicronesia (Federated States of)'s Constitution of 1978 with Amendments through 1990
PDF generated: 17 Jan 2018, 18:44 constituteproject.org Micronesia (Federated States of)'s Constitution of 1978 with Amendments through 1990 This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts
More informationCONTENTS CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION 1-15 CHAPTER II HUMAN RIGHTS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
CONTENTS Page Nos. Certificate i Acknowledgements ii-iii List of Abbreviations iv-vi List of Cases vii-xiii CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION 1-15 2. Importance of the Study 3. Objectives and Scope of the Study 4.
More informationConstitution Test Study Guide
Constitution Test Study Guide Part One: Development of the Constitution Articles of Confederation: America's first government. The 13 states were loosely unified but the government was very weak, with
More information2.5 The Living Constitution pp
2.5 The Living Constitution pp. 82-109 OUTLINING YOUR NOTES: Using outline formatting, take notes as you read the text. Purposes of the Constitution 1) Establish Legitimacy 2) Create Appropriate Structures
More informationCrow Tribe. Location: Population. Date of Constitution
Crow Tribe Location: Population Date of Constitution Montana 12,000 2001 PREAMBLE We, the adult members of the Crow Tribe of Indians located on the Crow Indian Reservation as established by the Fort Laramie
More informationUnit 2 The Constitution
Unit 2 The Constitution Objective 2.01: Identify principles in the United States Constitution. The Sections of the Constitution Preamble Explains why the Articles of Confederation were replaced, it also
More informationMain Idea: The framers of the Constitution created a flexible plan for governing the U.S far into the future.
Con t i H n o k Draw an illustration for each of the seven principles in the boxes below. Main Idea: The framers of the Constitution created a flexible plan for governing the U.S far into the future. The
More informationPreamble to the Bill of Rights. Amendment I. Amendment II. Amendment III. Amendment IV. Amendment V.
THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AS RATIFIED BY THE STATES Preamble to the Bill of Rights Congress of the United States begun and held at the City of New-York, on Wednesday the fourth
More informationCivil Liberties & the Rights of the Accused CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES
Civil Liberties & the Rights of the Accused CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES In the U.S. when one is accused of breaking the law he / she has rights for which the government cannot infringe upon when trying
More informationFEDERALISM. As a consequence, rights established under deeds, wills, contracts, and the like in one state must be recognized by other states.
FEDERALISM Federal Government: A form of government where states form a union and the sovereign power is divided between the national government and the various states. The Privileges and Immunities Clause:
More informationThe Constitutional Framework of Ohio State Government
The Constitutional Framework of Ohio State Government Photograph provided by CSRAB Chapter 1 Statehouse Map Room Ohio Legislative Service Commission 1 The Constitutional Framework of Ohio State Government
More informationUnited States Constitution 101
Constitution 101: An Introduction & Overview to the US Constitution United States Constitution 101 This PPT can be used alone or in conjunction with the Consortium s Goal 1 & 2 lessons, available in the
More informationCRIMINAL LAW JURISDICTION, PROCEDURE, AND THE COURTS. February 2017
CRIMINAL LAW JURISDICTION, PROCEDURE, AND THE COURTS February 2017 Prepared for the Supreme Court of Nevada by Ben Graham Governmental Advisor to the Judiciary Administrative Office of the Courts 775-684-1719
More informationFederal Constitution Study Guide
Name ID Card# Unit Federal Constitution Study Guide Article I Legislative Branch 1. The job of the legislative branch is to 2. The legislative branch is divided into two parts or two houses which are and
More informationEly Shoshone Tribe. Population: 500. Date of Constitution: 1966, as amended 1990
Ely Shoshone Tribe Location: Nevada Population: 500 Date of Constitution: 1966, as amended 1990 PREAMBLE We, the Ely Shoshone Indians of Nevada, located at Ely, Nevada, to exercise our traditional and
More informationTable of Contents. The Author 3. List of Abbreviations 15. General Introduction 17. Part I. Sources of Constitutional Law 35. Chapter 1.
The Author 3 List of Abbreviations 15 General Introduction 17 1. AN OUTLINE OF SINGAPORE CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY 17 I. The Straits Settlements Period (1819 1942) 17 II. The Japanese Occupation (1942 1945)
More informationAppendix A. Constitution of the United States of America: Provisions of Particular Interest to Postsecondary Education **** **** ****
A Legal Guide for Student Affairs Professionals, Second Edition by William A. Kaplin and Barbara A. Lee Copyright 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Appendix A Constitution of the United States of America: Provisions
More informationCONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE WINNEBAGO TRIBE WINNEBAGO RESERVATION IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA We, the Winnebago Tribe of the Winnebago Reservation in the State of Nebraska, in order to reestablish our
More informationTHE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1492 1789 2010 The national government is located in Washington, District of Columbia, a site chosen by President George Washington in 1790. THE
More informationArticle I: Sec 1: Sec 2: Sec 3: Sec 4: Sec 5: Sec 6: Sec 7: Sec 8: Sec 9: Sec. 10: Article II: Sec 1: Sec 2:
THE US CONSTITUTION STUDY GUIDE Directions: Read the US Constitution and complete the following questions PART I: THE OVERALL STRUCTURE OF THE CONSTITUTION 1. Read each article of the Constitution. Summarize
More informationAmerican Government. Topic 8 Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights
American Government Topic 8 Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights Section 5 Due Process of Law The Meaning of Due Process Constitution contains two statements about due process 5th Amendment Federal
More informationSection 9-1: Understanding the Constitution
Name: Date: Chapter 9 Study Guide Section 9-1: Understanding the Constitution Fill in the blanks: 1. The United States government may be described as a representative democracy, or one in which people
More informationThe Historical Background to the Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is the starting point for the study of U.S. government and politics. It is a document that presents a republican form of government under which authority is divided among the legislative,
More informationText of the 1st - 10th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution The Bill of Rights
Text of the 1st - 10th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution The Bill of Rights 1st Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;
More informationPOCKET CONSTITUTION BY: Father of the Constitution: Parts of the Constitution: #23 Gives. #24 Eliminates the. #25 Establishes the.
#23 Gives Father of the Constitution: #24 Eliminates the Parts of the Constitution: #25 Establishes the #26 Lowers the #27 States that if t are changes made to Congressional members salaries, they will
More informationCONSTITUTION OF THE PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE
CONSTITUTION OF THE PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE TABLE OF CONTENTS Preamble...1 Article I Bill of Rights...1 Article II Jurisdiction...2 Article III Membership in the Pascua Yaqui Tribe...2 Article IV Organization
More informationTable of Contents ARTICLE IV - GOVERNING BODY... 1 ARTICLE VI - VACANCIES AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE... 4 ARTICLE VII - COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS...
Table of Contents 975 Amendment... i 2006 Amendment... iv 203 Amendment... ix REVISED CONSTITUTION OF THE MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS PREAMBLE... ARTICLE I - NAME... ARTICLE II - JURISDICTION...
More informationCONSTITUTION of the GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS TABLE OF CONTENTS
of the GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS TABLE OF CONTENTS PREAMBLE ARTICLE I - TERRITORY Section 1. Territory Section 2. Service Area and Jurisdiction Distinguished from Territory (a)
More informationCONSTITUTION OF THE STUDENT BODY. History: Revised by Constitutional Amendment 10, 57 th Senate.
UPDATED: MARCH, 2015 CONSTITUTION OF THE STUDENT BODY ARTICLE I THE STUDENT BODY NAME The name of this organization shall be the Student Body of the Florida State University, hereinafter referred to as
More informationThe Constitution. Structure and Principles
The Constitution Structure and Principles Structure Preamble We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common
More informationConstitution for the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians
Constitution for the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians 1 Draft: March 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREAMBLE...3 ARTICLE I ORGANIZATION OF THE GOVERNMENT...3 ARTICLE II TERRITORY & JURISDICTION...4 ARTICLE
More informationName Class Period CIVIL LIBERTIES: FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOMS. Describe the difference between civil liberties and civil rights.
Name Class Period UNIT 2 CHAPTER 19 MAIN IDEA PACKET: Civil Liberties & Civil Rights AMERICAN GOVERNMENT CHAPTERS 19, 20 & 21 CIVIL LIBERTIES: FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOMS Chapter 19 Section 1: The Unalienable
More informationConstitution Scavenger Hunt Use the Constitution in your text to complete this. Article I- Branch writ of habeas corpus Article II- Branch
Name Constitution Scavenger Hunt Use the Constitution in your text to complete this. DIRECTIONS: Using your copy of the Constitution in your textbook, and the annotations on the side, answer the following
More informationThe Structure and Functions of the Government
The Structure and Functions of the Government The United States of America is a democratic republic or an indirect government. In definition, it means that when the people vote, they give the power to
More informationOhio Bill of Rights. 02 Right to alter, reform, or abolish government, and repeal special privileges (1851)
Ohio Constitution Preamble We, the people of the State of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and promote our common welfare, do establish this Constitution. Bill of
More informationConstitution of the Student Body of the University of South Florida at Tampa ARTICLE I: MEMBERSHIP AND RIGHTS OF STUDENTS
Constitution of the Student Body of the University of South Florida at Tampa We, the Student Body, of the University of South Florida, in order to provide effective student representation before all vested
More informationThe Big Idea The U.S. Constitution balances the powers of the federal government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Understanding the Constitution The Big Idea The U.S. Constitution balances the powers of the federal government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Main Ideas The framers of the Constitution
More informationCONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS. of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Of the Flathead Reservation, as amended
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Of the Flathead Reservation, as amended TABLE OF CONTENT PART 1 - PREAMBLE 3 ARTICLE I - TERRITORY 3 ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP 3 ARTICLE
More informationUS CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE
US CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare,
More informationTHE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA PREAMBLE WE, THE PEOPLE OF MICRONESIA, exercising our inherent sovereignty, do hereby establish this Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia.
More informationCh. 20. Due Process of Law. The Meaning of Due Process 1/23/2015. Due Process & Rights of the Accused
Ch. 20 Due Process & Rights of the Accused Due Process of Law How is the meaning of due process of law set out in the 5th and 14th amendments? What is police power and how does it relate to civil rights?
More informationCONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE IOWA TRIBE OF KANSAS AND NEBRASKA (as amended August 27, 1980) PREAMBLE
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE IOWA TRIBE OF KANSAS AND NEBRASKA (as amended August 27, 1980) PREAMBLE Page 1 of 12 We, the members of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, initially organized under a
More informationObjectives : Objectives (cont d): Sources of US Law. The Nature of the Law
The Nature of the Law Martha Dye-Whealan RPh, JD Pharm 543 Objectives : Identify and distinguish the sources of law in the United States. Understand the hierarchy of laws, and how federal and state law
More informationCONSTITUTION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION PREAMBLE
CONSTITUTION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION PREAMBLE We, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, sometimes designated as the Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, in furtherance of our inherent powers of self-government,
More informationThe Amendments. Constitution Unit
The Amendments Constitution Unit Amending the Constitution The United States Constitution was written in 1787 and ratified in 1788 The country s founding fathers knew that over time, the Constitution may
More informationCONSTITUTION OF THE CENTRAL COUNCIL OF TLINGIT AND HAIDA INDIAN TRIBES OF ALASKA
CONSTITUTION OF THE CENTRAL COUNCIL OF TLINGIT AND HAIDA INDIAN TRIBES OF ALASKA PREAMBLE We, the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes, in order to form a single regional tribal government, establish the Central
More informationChapter 6 Citizenship and the Constitution
Chapter 6 Citizenship and the Constitution Section Notes Understanding the Constitution The Bill of Rights Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship Quick Facts Separation of Powers Checks and Balances
More informationCONSTITUTION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION PREAMBLE ARTICLE 1 NAME. The official name of this Tribe shall be the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
CONSTITUTION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION PREAMBLE We, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, sometimes designated as the Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, in furtherance of our inherent powers of self-government,
More informationAppendix C SCPS - Civics EOC Review Guide. Congress. Makes Laws (House of Representatives and Senate) Executive Branch
Three Branches Appendix C SCPS - Civics EOC Review Guide Branch Members of the Branch Role Legislative Branch Congress Makes Laws (House of Representatives and Senate) Executive Branch President Enforce
More informationConstitutional Underpinnings of the United States Government
Constitutional Underpinnings of the United States Government What is politics? the struggle amongst groups to control or influence government political efficacy- how successful you are at politics What
More informationGrand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Location: Population: 4102 Date of Constitution: 1988 On the upper portion of the lower peninsula of Michigan Key Facts: One of the first casino tribes PREAMBLE
More informationConstitution of the Associated Students of Madison
Constitution of the Associated Students of Madison 042104 (AB) As amended on October 17 and October 18, 1995 As amended on May 3, 1999 As amended on February 29, March 1 and March 2, 2000 As amended on
More informationThe U.S. Constitution. Chapter 7 7 th Grade Social Studies
The U.S. Constitution Chapter 7 7 th Grade Social Studies Goals and Principles of the Constitution (1) Parts of the Constitution 1 st section=preamble 2 nd section=articles and amendments Pt. 1 Goals in
More informationlaws created by legislative bodies.
THE AP AMERICAN GOVERNMENT STUDY GUIDE CLASSIFICATION OF LEGAL ISSUES TYPE OF CASE CIVIL CASES CRIMINAL CASES covers issues of claims, suits, contracts, and licenses. covers illegal actions or wrongful
More informationArticle I: The Legislature (Congress)
The Constitution Article I: The Legislature (Congress) House of Representatives # of representatives is based on the population of each state- Census every 10 years Must be at least 25 years old, a citizen
More informationRights to Life, Liberty, and Property
Rights to Life, Liberty, and Property 1. Established rules and regulations that restrain those who exercise governmental power are termed a. civil rights. b. civil liberties. c. due process. d. law. 2.
More information7112. Authority to execute compact. The Governor of Pennsylvania, on behalf of this State, is hereby authorized to execute a compact in substantially
7112. Authority to execute compact. The Governor of Pennsylvania, on behalf of this State, is hereby authorized to execute a compact in substantially the following form with any one or more of the states
More informationOHIO CONSTITUTION POWERPOINT NOTES. the United States Constitution? The of a state or nation. agreed to by the. Gets its power/authority from.
OHIO CONSTITUTION POWERPOINT NOTES [Slide 1] Ohio Constitution: Time to Learn About it! Question to be thinking about: NAME: Can you tell how it compares/contrasts to/with the United States Constitution?
More informationCNEC AP U.S. Government and Politics Summer CONSTITUTION REVIEW AND GUIDE: Study Guide
CNEC AP U.S. Government and Politics Summer CONSTITUTION REVIEW AND GUIDE: Study Guide THE BIRTH OF THE CONSTITUTION The Articles of Confederation Confederation: Constitution: Commerce: 2. What was the
More informationAmerican Government and Economics Curriculum Maps
American Government and Economics Curriculum Maps Curriculum Map Study of Government and Constitution (25 Days) Civil Liberties and Rights (15 Days) Political and Electoral Process (20 Days) The Legislative
More informationJapan's Constitution of 1946
PDF generated: 17 Jan 2018, 17:08 constituteproject.org Japan's Constitution of 1946 This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the Comparative Constitutions
More informationBasic American Government. Course of Study
Basic American Government Course of Study (Course #420) Findlay City Schools 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Findlay City Schools Board Policy 2. Findlay City Schools Mission Statement and Beliefs 3. Basic American
More informationPeople can have weapons within limits, and be apart of the state protectors. Group 2
Amendment I - Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people
More informationREPORTING CATEGORY 2: ROLES, RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENS
REPORTING CATEGORY 2: ROLES, RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENS SS.7.C.2.1: Define the term "citizen," and identify legal means of becoming a United States citizen. Citizen: a native or naturalized
More informationCivil Liberties. Chapter 4
Civil Liberties Chapter 4 The Bill of Rights Debate over necessity at Constitutional Convention. Guarantees specific rights and liberties. Ninth Amendment states other rights exist. Tenth Amendment reserves
More informationConstitution Cheat Sheet
Constitution Cheat Sheet The Preamble to the Constitution has no force in law; instead, it establishes the "Why" of the Constitution. Why is this document in existence? It reflects the desires of the Framers
More information6 Right of accused to a speedy and public trial before an impartial jury Accused must be informed of charges and have the right to cross-examine hosti
1 Amendments to the Constitution Freedom of Religion Freedom of Speech Freedom of Assembly Freedom of the Press Freedom to Petition the Government for redress of grievances Right to Bear Arms Right of
More informationD1 Constitution. Revised. The Constitution (1787) Timeline 2/28/ Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation (in force 1781)
Revised D1 Constitution Timeline 1776 Declaration of Independence 1777 Articles of Confederation (in force 1781) 1789 United States Constitution (replacing the Articles of Confederation) The Constitution
More informationTable of CONTENTS. DEDICATIONS... xxxi. NCSL, ASLCS AND THE COMMISSION... xxxiii. LIST OF MOTIONS...xxxv. Pa rt I
Table of CONTENTS FOREWORD... xxix DEDICATIONS... xxxi NCSL, ASLCS AND THE COMMISSION... xxxiii LIST OF MOTIONS...xxxv INTRODUCTION...1 Pa rt I Parliamentary Law and Rules Chapter 1 Rules Governing Procedure
More informationLatvia's Constitution of 1922, Reinstated in 1991, with Amendments through 2007
PDF generated: 23 Nov 2017, 15:14 constituteproject.org Latvia's Constitution of 1922, Reinstated in 1991, with Amendments through 2007 This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts
More informationThe Constitution of the United States of America What problems did the constitutional delegates face as they met in Philadelphia in 1787?
The Constitution of the United States of America What problems did the constitutional delegates face as they met in Philadelphia in 1787? The Constitution Composition The Constitution is comprised of
More informationThe Amendments. Name: Date: Period:
Name: Date: Period: The Amendments As you studied earlier, the path to amending the Constitution is a difficult one. Throughout the past 200 years, many, many amendments have been suggested in Congress.
More informationArticle I. Article III. Article IV. Article V. Article VI. Article VII
Directions: Read the U.S. Constitution and complete the following questions directly on this handout. Be sure to identify the location of each answer in the Constitution (example: Article I, Section 3,
More information*Do not make any marks on this exam Constitution
Final Exam Government *Do not make any marks on this exam 1. Locke and Hobbes were influential in the development of which theory of the origin of the state? a. force theory b. evolutionary theory c. divine
More information